What prompts a human being to act heroically ... it will be reinforced." Again, Scrooge is a good example, says Post. "He comes alive because of his benevolent affections and emotions.

Redemption is the idea of being saved from sin or evil. In Scrooge we see a man who is transformed from a greedy, selfish miser into a generous and good-natured character by the end. He is shown ...